This is why I absolutely love Psychology! Belief doesn’t change just because you repeat a sentence. Your brain isn’t convinced by words it’s convinced by evidence and experience.
If you’re trying to build self esteem, you don’t need to force yourself to believe something you don’t feel yet. What actually works is giving your brain small, consistent proof over time. For Example, When you follow through on something, when you handle a situation better than before, when you show kindness or become disciplined, and/or when you learn something new. These experiences slowly teach your brain oh maybe I am capable.
Affirmations can help, but only when they’re paired with real actions and real wins and/or accomplishments i should say. You don’t have to jump from I don’t feel good enough to I’m amazing. You can start with something believable like, I'm learning or I'm improving or better yet I'm trying. Belief grows from repetition with evidence not repetition alone.
